Indian Museum

Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata), Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. In 1867 the foundation of the present building of the Indian Museum was thus laid on the finest site of Chowringhee in front of small Cause Court. In 1875, the present Museum building on Chowringhee, designed by W. L. Grandville was completed. From 1814 to 1878 the museum was at the Asiatic Society of Park Street, Kolkata. After the completion of the construction of the new building at Chowringhee Road, the Society Museum was shifted from the Asiatic Society to the present building and it was thrown open to the public with two galleries on 1 April 1878. The Archaeology gallery and bird gallery of the Zoological Section had been declared open to public in the present building. #heritagebuildings #kolkata #Hometown
Founded in 1814 at the cradle of the Asiatic Society of Bengal (at the present building of the Asiatic Society, 1 Park Street, Kolkata), Indian Museum is the earliest and the largest multipurpose Museum not only in the Indian subcontinent but also in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. In 1867 the foundation of the present building of the Indian Museum was thus laid on the finest site of Chowringhee in front of small Cause Court. In 1875, the present Museum building on Chowringhee, designed by W. L. Grandville was completed. From 1814 to 1878 the museum was at the Asiatic Society of Park Street, Kolkata. After the completion of the construction of the new building at Chowringhee Road, the Society Museum was shifted from the Asiatic Society to the present building and it was thrown open to the public with two galleries on 1 April 1878. The Archaeology gallery and bird gallery of the Zoological Section had been declared open to public in the present building. #heritagebuildings #kolkata #Hometown

Tours & day trips

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4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur

Activity duration is 4 days
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 2,605 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata

Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata

Activity duration is 1 hour and 55 minutes
Price is RM 24 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flig...

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flig...

Activity duration is 2 days
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 3,120 per adult*
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Popular places to visit

New Market showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

New Market

Hunt for bargains at one of Kolkata’s oldest markets, an indoor arcade with food, clothing and handicraft stalls that’s been serving the city for over 135 years.

New Market
Maidan showing a city, railway items and street scenes

Maidan

Visit the largest urban park in Kolkata where you can take part in outdoor activities, relax with a picnic, watch horse racing or learn about the stars.

Maidan

Asiatic Society

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Asiatic Society in Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Asiatic Society

Sudder Street

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sudder Street during your visit to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Sudder Street

Shahid Minar

Learn about the local history of Kolkata with a stop at Shahid Minar. Take some time to visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Shahid Minar

Pat Williamson Polo Grounds

Catch an event at Pat Williamson Polo Grounds during your trip to Kolkata. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the monuments in this culturally rich area.

Pat Williamson Polo Grounds

Top Indian Museum Hotel Deals

Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata

Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata

4 out of 5
1 & 2 Little Russel Street Kolkata West Bengal
Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata
HOTEL VIP INTERCONTINENTAL

HOTEL VIP INTERCONTINENTAL

2.5 out of 5
44 Mirza Ghalib St One Stop Taltala Kolkata WB
HOTEL VIP INTERCONTINENTAL
Hotel Kempton

Hotel Kempton

3 out of 5
3, Marquis Street Kolkata West Bengal
Hotel Kempton
The Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House - Hostel

The Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House - Hostel

2 out of 5
2, Sudder St, Colootola Kolkata West Bengal
The Salvation Army Red Shield Guest House - Hostel
YMCA Seacom Inn

YMCA Seacom Inn

3 out of 5
YMCA BUILDING, 25, J.L.NEHRU ROAD Kolkata West Bengal
YMCA Seacom Inn
HOTEL HOUSEZ43

HOTEL HOUSEZ43

3 out of 5
43 Mirza Ghalib St Park Street area Kolkata WB
HOTEL HOUSEZ43
Hotel Pushpak International

Hotel Pushpak International

2.5 out of 5
10 Kyd St Kolkata WB
Hotel Pushpak International
Hotel Emirates

Hotel Emirates

2.5 out of 5
No.11/1, Dr.Md.Ishaque Road,Kyd Street Kolkata
Hotel Emirates
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